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A new commercial building in Stockholm is defined by its carefullydetailed facades of Nordic Brass Weathered pre-oxidised copper alloy from Aurubis.

In the Nattugglan neighbourhood on the island of Södermalm, developer Vasakronan has replaced an inefficient and outdated office block with a new, LEED Platinum-certified modern building. The new Folkungagatan 44 project provides 22,000m 2 of space, largely for offices but also including conference spaces, plus retail outlets and a restaurant on the open, street-facing ground floor.

Equator Stockholm Architects’ design for the new building reinvigorates its pivotal location with clearly-announced entrances, better connectivity and interaction with the catholic cathedral and other surrounding community buildings. Its massing comprises a five-storey block with two further storeys, each stepping back to generate ‘living roof’ gardens.

T he building’s strong presence in the city is defined by its almost classicallystructured facades of fenestration and Nordic Brass Weathered cladding with a natural colour that complements its surroundings. Carefully-detailed and executed flat panels, ‘fluted’ mullions and horizontal mouldings between windows, copings and other details align clearlyexpressed vertical joints throughout.

T he Nordic Brass Weathered copper alloy provides a rich, naturally-varied brown surface with a high-quality, timeless character. The surface is created by burnishing at the Aurubis copper mill, providing straightaway the same oxidised brown surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment.

Lead Architect, Louise von Bahr, says: “We wanted the cladding to have a contrasting mix of qualities. It should have personality but, at the same time, be subtle. And we wanted to create a modern look but also matching the cathedral next door. We decided to use Nordic Brass Weathered cladding designed in a way that picks up on the historical context – but in a refined and minimalistic way. In the end, we are very happy with the results."

T he Nordic Copper alloy cladding also adds to the building’s LEED Platinumcertified sustainability agenda. Nordic Copper architectural products and alloys are manufactured using 100% recycled raw material, and copper’s ability to be recycled repeatedly – without any loss in performance – is an important sustainability benefit.

C opper is a natural element within the earth’s crust that has been incorporated into living organisms throughout the evolutionary process. It requires no decoration, maintenance or cleaning, saving resources, cleaning chemicals and cost, and its lifespan can be regarded conservatively as 200 years, subject to substrate and structure.

The Nordic Copper range of architectural copper and alloy products is available from Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. It includes Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper offering lighter (Nordic Brown Light) or darker shades of brown determined by the thickness of the oxide layer.

The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world.

As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each, with other intensities of patina flecks revealing some of the dark oxidised background material.

C opper alloys include Nordic Bronze, Nordic Brass and the innovative Nordic Royal – an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, giving it a rich golden through colour and making it very stable. A wide choice of Nordic Decor mechanicallyapplied surface treatments is also available for various surfaces and alloys, particularly suited to interior applications.

C opper and its alloys enjoy unique characteristics, particularly in terms of safety, sustainability and longterm performance. With an ‘A1 (noncombustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is inherently fire safe and suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions. It is also, therefore, rated ‘Class 0’ surface spread of flame, making it suitable for internal wall and ceiling surfaces. Particularly important today, copper is non-toxic and its inherent antimicrobial qualities make it ideal for touch surfaces.

A growing series of online ‘copper stories’ exemplify the best in contemporary architecture and showcase the diversity of surfaces, forms and applications available with Nordic Copper today. For more information, please visit the below website.

Colour has a huge impact on how we feel, act and react to moments in life. There are even several psychological studies on how colours can evoke different moods, which can profoundly affect our happiness, productivity and more. Today, the experts at Osmo UK have utilised this knowledge to carefully select a brand-new colour palette for its new wood oil product launch.

Co nsciously or unconsciously, we are all inspired by our natural surroundings, which allow us to create exciting new natural and manmade things. Interestingly, the history of the first colour used in art dates to 75,000 years ago when red, from ochre, was used for caveman drawings. Nature provides us with ever-changing beauty, from the waves of the sea and the wilderness of roaring rivers to the elegant flicker of a flame and the vast purity of the sky. This inspiration can be categorised into four groups, often known as the four elements of nature: air, earth, fire and water.

W hile already offering a large range of bold colours and wood-related hues for its current product range, Osmo UK decided to deeply observe the elements of nature for its new exterior wood finish, Country Shades. In doing so, the team has now created a brand-new collection of 120 bespoke colours, aptly named Elements, that are grouped by the four elements, reflecting the varying tones we visually experience on earth.

E ach colour has been given a unique description that allows you to connect to the colours on a deeper level, like the Osmo team did when choosing them. Whether you’re attracted to bold, bright and strong colours or more drawn towards calm, neutral and subtle pastel colours, the new Osmo UK collection provides a shade for every colour.

O smo Country Shades is the new wood finish to join the exterior product range. It not only boasts 120 new colours inspired by nature but is also a high-performance wood finish offering excellent durability in all weather conditions, while protecting the wood surface from harmful and damaging UV rays.

O ften, outdoor wooden projects are on a larger scale compared to interior applications. That’s why Country Shades has excellent coverage, too, offering up to 26m 2 per litre with just one coat and making it very suitable for a range of applications, such as cladding, fencing, furniture, garden buildings and more. Plus, when signs of wear become visible, this Osmo finish does not require sanding before re-application, which ultimately reduces your maintenance time and increases the longevity of your wood, leaving your beloved project or home looking its best for years to come.

B rowse the new colour collection on the Osmo UK website and pre-order your Elements Colour Card today for an exact match colour representation before purchasing Country Shades. The Osmo team are always on hand with expert advice and wood-related knowledge.